# Peter Francesconi # Last Modification Date: Jun 01, 2026 Jan 31, 2019 #### ![Peter Francesconi ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2019/14926/author_PeterFrancesconi.jpg "Peter Francesconi") PETER FRANCESCONI has been in publishing for more than 35 years, working with newspapers, a wire service and magazines. In addition to being the online editor of and contributor to *Trade & Industry Development* and a contributing writer for *Sports Destination Management*, he is the editor of *Racquet Sports Industry Magazine*, the world’s largest tennis and racquet sports trade publication, and through his company, Ace Media Group, he works closely with the Racquet Industry Research Group (RIRG), U.S. Tennis Association and other groups in communications, marketing and public relations. He was managing editor of *Tennis Magazine* from 1990 to 1999 and editorial director of *Tennis*’s custom publishing division from 1999 to 2009. peter@acepublishinggroup.com ## Related Content - ![Craig Field Airport, located just south of Selma, Alabama, in Dallas County, has a rich history of service to this country.](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2026-07/CraigField-Hng205.JPG?itok=VvQ_9BDa "Craig Field Airport, located just south of Selma, Alabama, in Dallas County, has a rich history of service to this country.") ### [COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority in Selma Helps Its Partners Take Flight](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/alabama/collaborative-development-craig-field-airport-and-35975.md) Article Jun 17, 2026 | By: [Peter Francesconi](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/about-us/peter-francesconi-14926.md) When the U.S.A.F. deactivated the base in 1977, local and state leaders seized the opportunity to tr... - ![Clear glass AAPA Lighthouse Award 2024 presented to the Greater Lafourche Port Commission for excellence in environmental practices in the small port category, with the Fourchon logo in the background.](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2026-07/IMG_5495.jpg?itok=Pn9LSGAI "Clear glass AAPA Lighthouse Award 2024 presented to the Greater Lafourche Port Commission for excellence in environmental practices in the small port category, with the Fourchon logo in the background.") ### [PRIME LOCATION Providing Key Access and Services to the Gulf, Port Fourchon Continues to Expand its Facilities, Services and Impact](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/louisiana/prime-location-providing-key-access-and-services-35976.md) Article Jun 17, 2026 | By: [Peter Francesconi](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/about-us/peter-francesconi-14926.md) Port Fourchon currently services 100 percent of the Gulf’s deepwater energy production, furnishing t... - ![Prime Location: Providing Key Access and Services to the Gulf, Port Fourchon Continues to Expand its Facilities, Services and Impact](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/industry_news_on_home/public/2026-06/1200.jpg?itok=I4s0bnYG "Prime Location: Providing Key Access and Services to the Gulf, Port Fourchon Continues to Expand its Facilities, Services and Impact") ### [Prime Location: Port Fourchon Provides Key Access and Services to the Gulf](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/louisiana/prime-location-port-fourchon-provides-key-access-35932.md) CASE STUDY Jun 05, 2026 When it comes to access and business in and around the Gulf of America, the real estate maxim “location, location,... - ![Collaborative Development: Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority in Selma Helps Its Partners Take Flight](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/industry_news_on_home/public/2026-06/Craig%20Field-D81_1788.JPG?itok=_AMYiKgC "Collaborative Development: Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority in Selma Helps Its Partners Take Flight") ### [Collaborative Development: Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority in Selma Helps Its Partners Take Flight](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/alabama/collaborative-development-craig-field-airport-and-35914.md) CASE STUDY Jun 01, 2026 Craig Field Airport, located just south of Selma, Alabama, in Dallas County, has a rich history of service to this country. 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